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Chelsea Kimura, an Inupiaq descendant and a social worker, serves as a training and technical specialist for the Opioid Response Network, which provides free training and assistance to tribal opioid response grantees and native communities across the US. In a session on brain science and the impact of opioids, the presenter, Stephanie Stillwell, a registered nurse and Anishinaabe woman, discussed substance use disorder, highlighting the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and severity levels. Substance use can be viewed on a spectrum from non-use to disorder. Understanding brain science, neurotransmitters such as dopamine play a crucial role in motivation and pleasure. Opioids like fentanyl, much potent than morphine, bind to opioid receptors affecting the brain's reward system and respiratory functions. Medications like methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone are used for opioid use disorder treatment, reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Naloxone is a vital tool to reverse opioid overdoses by displacing opioids from receptor sites temporarily. Counterfeit pills containing fentanyl pose a significant overdose risk. Chelsea emphasized the importance of understanding these concepts to address opioid crisis and support individuals towards recovery.
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Opioid Response Network
tribal opioid response
native communities
substance use disorder
brain science
opioid receptors
medications for treatment
naloxone
fentanyl overdose
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